2017

How ISIS Benefits from the Gulf Row?

Call it naïve materialism or ridiculous timing. Call it sensationalism or playing to the gallery. Call it hopefulness, hopelessness, or whatever. But, the seeds have been sown. It’s going to be a tough ride. Who benefits from all the brouhaha and kerfuffle isn’t difficult to decipher. It’s the ISIS. The signs are ominous, but, of course, one needs to be …

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In Conversation with FAHAD IJAZ, 3rd in Punjab, PMS 2016

Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational back-ground? Fahad Ijaz (FI): I graduated from University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, in 2010. Later, I earned master’s degrees in Political Science and Philosophy from the PU. JWT: You have secured excellent marks in English Essay paper. How did you structure your essay? FI: The …

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All Hail the Champs, Pakistan lift the ICC Champions Trophy 2017

In a match in which it entered as the decided underdog against the tournament favourites, in a tournament it entered as the lowest ranked team that had struggled to secure qualification for it, the Pakistan cricket team has done the unthinkable and lifted the International Cricket Council’s Champions’ trophy – that too against its arch rival India. It was against …

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In Conversation with Qurat ul Ain Zafar, 2nd in Pakistan, CSS-2016

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“JWT magazine offers a holistic view on world affairs and I would recommend candidates to read this mag.” Jahangir’s World Times (JWT): First of all, please tell us about your educational background? Qurat ul Ain Zafar (QZ): I did my O Level from Convent of Jesus and Mary (11A*s, 1A), A Level from Lahore Grammar School (6A’s) and graduated 3rd …

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Multilateralism between CARs and Pakistan

Very recently, celebrations to mark the completion of twenty-five years of relations between Pakistan and Central Asian Republics (CARs – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan), were underway in Islamabad.  Diplomatic missions held talks, conducted seminars and organized roundtable discussions with an aim to pave the way for friendly economic, social, cultural and political collaborations in the future.  The people …

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COMPANIES ACT, 2017, A look at some salient features

On 30th May 2017, the Companies Act, 2017 (the Act), which replaces the 33-year-old Companies Ordinance, 1984, was assented to by the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The most significant legal reforms to bring the company law in Pakistan at par with current international standards are set out below: Borrowing Powers: part of memorandum Pursuant to Section 30, …

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THE KABUL PROCESS & PROSPECTS FOR PEACE

Peace has become elusive for Kabul as it took many years to persuade the resistance forces to join the dialogue process and shun violence but the efforts have largely proved unsuccessful. After a number of intermittent deadly strikes in Kabul during the last few weeks, the Afghan government decided to take the lead in the peace process. In this context, …

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The Astana Summit & Pakistan’s Entry into SCO

The month of June 2017 has witnessed an important international event. The two archrivals India and Pakistan, with a bitter rivalry that spans nearly 70 years and shows no signs of abatement, have joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as its full members. Pakistan’s membership (as well as India’s) was a part of a process, from Observer status to full …

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Civil Society Organizations

There has been a dramatic expansion in the size, scope, and capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) around the globe over the past decade. This unprecedented growth has been spurred by the process of globalization and the expansion of democratic governance, telecommunications, and economic integration. CSOs have also become important actors for delivery of social services and implementation of other …

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“Political Parties in Pakistan”

“Parties of order or stability, and a party of progress or reform, are both necessary elements of a healthy state of political life.”  (John Stuart Mill) Political parties play a vital role in the overall development of a country. In fact, they are sine qua non for a truly democratic process in particular, and development in general. In a democratic …

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